​​​​​​British Council scholarships for women in STEM are available to support over 100 women from around the world in continuing their STEM studies at a UK university.

The British Council Scholarships for Women in STEM supportwomen wishing to pursue postgraduate study in science, technology, engineering or maths at a university in the UK.

This prestigious scholarship will allow over 100 women from selected countries including from South Asia, East Asia, the Americas to obtain a Masters degree or an Early Academic Fellowship from a UK university, giving them the opportunity to further develop their careers in STEM subjects.

Partnering with 26 universities across the UK, this scholarship scheme includes tuition fees, a monthly stipend, travel costs, visa and health coverage fees. The scholarship is also open to women with dependants to apply, with extra support available.

According to data from the UN Scientific Education and Cultural Organization (UNESCO), fewer than 30 percent of researchers worldwide are women and only 30 percent of female students select STEM-related fields in higher education.

As a typical STEM worker earns two thirds more than non-STEM workers giving women equal opportunities to pursue STEM careers helps narrow the gender pay gap and would be a major contribution to the achievement of Sustainable Development Goal 5 - to achieve gender equality and empower all women and girls.

For more information, including a full list of participating UK universities and available courses, please visit the British Council Women in STEM scholarships website.

Applications are open until the end of March 2022.